Pips Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Uttlesford
Pips Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Strethall Farm Cottage, Strethall Lane, Strethall, CB11 4XJ
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Pips Nursery among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 583 | 90% | ← Pips Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Pips Nursery none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pips Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Loaf Tin Bakery Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| The Mixing Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Julie's Cooking Academy School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ostlers Manufacturers/packers | 2.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| Audley End Estate Shoot Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Neil O'Sullivan Sports Gt Chesterford School/college/university | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Chesterfords Pre School School/college/university | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Crown House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 June 2025 |
Questions about Pips Nursery
What is Pips Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Pips Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 7 August 2024.
Is Pips Nursery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pips Nursery last inspected?
Pips Nursery was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pips Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pips Nursery compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Pips Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Pips Nursery and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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